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Folkestone to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Carmarthen takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Carmarthen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m
Duration
294 mi
Distance
£163
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Swansea

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
  3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
5h 45m
£136–277

Folkestone to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Carmarthen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 45m.

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